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Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno publishes ‘credible’ list of perpetrators
Friday, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno published a list of priests who says he faced "a credible accusation of sexual abuse".The list included Reverend Eric Swearingen, a native of Tulare County who rose through the church hierarchy…
If Chicago Wants To Save Old Catholic Church Buildings, Chicago Can Buy Them | Letters
In a Sunday editorial, the Sun-Times wrote that although the Archdiocese of Chicago owns its churches, the practical reality is that the buildings belong to all of us. No, they don't. If they do, let the city of Chicago buy them and…
Catholic Diocese of El Paso ordains 17 new deacons
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EL PASO, Texas - Bishop Mark Seitz ordained 17 men Friday evening as permanent deacons for the Diocese of El Paso at St. Mark's Catholic!-->…
Deceased priest of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church accused of sexual abuse
A sexual allegation has been brought against Father Patrick Francis Quinn, a former priest of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Petersburg. The Diocese of Richmond reported four new names on its clergy abuse list last month. Two other…
PH Catholic Church to Host Virtual Eucharist Congress – Manila Bulletin
The Philippine Catholic Church will organize a virtual congress on the Eucharist in solidarity with the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest next month.
51st International Eucharistic Congress in Cebu (Cicero…
Bishops of Congo want an end to attacks on the Catholic Church and its leaders
NAIROBI, Kenya - Congo's Catholic bishops have called for an end to attacks on the church and its leaders, acts they say are linked to the church's continuing call for democracy and national cohesion.
The bishops said…
Knoxville Catholic Church to Begin Offering Mass in Swahili
The Church of the Holy Spirit offers mass in Swahili on the last Saturday of each month at 5 p.m. The language is spoken in many African countries.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A Catholic Church in North Knoxville is…
Bankruptcy adds to sad legacy of Catholic Church scandal
July 20 — The past moral bankruptcy of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich inevitably led to its financial bankruptcy.Last week, the diocese serving Connecticut counties of New London, Middlesex, Windham and Tolland, as well as Fishers…
Another voice: the laity have an important role to play in the renewal of the Catholic Church |…
During the Covid 2020 summer, I found respite from Explore Buffalo tours to see the many architectural wonders of our region. But who would think that this would lead me to a greater exploration of my Catholic faith?On every visit…
Advocate SCOTUS discusses ministry to gay Catholics
Greg Bourke, a complainant in Obergefell v. Hodges, who legalized same-sex marriage nationwide six years ago, is pulling out a memoir of his life as a gay Roman Catholic in Kentucky.Entitled "Gay, Catholic, and American: My Legal…